Why were there hot air balloons flying over Des Moines Monday morning?

DES MOINES, Iowa — More than 30 hot air balloons took flight over Des Moines Monday morning, putting on a colorful show ahead of the morning commute.

The annual Flight Over Des Moines kicked off around 6:30 a.m.

The event serves as a preview of the National Balloon Classic, which is expected to bring a hundred hot air balloons to Indianola for the nine-day event…

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